The Complete Headies Award 2023 Winners List!

On Sunday, September 3, 2023, the music industry’s brightest stars gathered in Atlanta, Georgia, for the 16th edition of the Headies Award. This prestigious event, which has been celebrating the best of Nigerian music since 2006, was a night filled with glitz, glamour, and groundbreaking achievements.

Mavin’s golden boy, Rema, stole the show, bagging three awards and delivering a speech that will be remembered for years to come. But he wasn’t the only one shining bright. Asake, Burna Boy, and many others also had their moments under the spotlight.

Dive in as we take you through the night’s biggest winners!

The Winners’ Circle

BEST RAP SINGLE

• Winner: ‘Declan Rice’ by ODUMODUBLVCK

BEST MALE VOCAL PERFORMANCE

• Winner: ‘Kpe Paso’ by Wande Coal

BEST ALTERNATIVE SONG

• Winner: ‘Tinko Tinko’ by Obong Jayar

BEST VIDEO DIRECTOR

• Winner: ‘Calm Down’ by Director K (Rema)

“Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.” – Pablo Casals

LYRICIST ON THE ROLL

• Winner: ‘Flytalk Only’ by Payper Corleone

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

• Winner: ‘Abracadabra’ by Rexxie

BEST MALE ARTIST

• Winner: Rema

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

• Winner: ODUMODUBLVCK

BEST INSPIRATIONAL SONG

• Winner: ‘Eze Ebube’ by Neon Adejo

AFROBEATS SINGLE OF THE YEAR

• Winner: ‘Last Last’ by Burna Boy

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

• Honoree: Sound Sultan

DIGITAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Winner: ‘Calm Down’ by Rema

BEST STREET HIP-HOP ARTISTE

• Winner: ‘Chance (Na Ham)’ by Seyi Vibez

NEXT-RATED

• Winner: Asake

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Winner: ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe’ by Asake

BEST COLLABORATION

• Winner: ‘Who’s Your Guy Remix’ by Spyro, Tiwa Savage

AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• Winner: Rema (Nigeria)

BEST WEST AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• Winner: Black Sherif (Ghana)

BEST R&B Album

• Winner: ‘The Brother’s Keeper’ by Chike

INTERNATIONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• Winner: Selena Gomez

BEST RECORDING OF THE YEAR

• Winner: ‘Soweto’ by Victony, Tempoe

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE (FEMALE)

• Winner: In Between by Waje

BEST CENTRAL AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• Winner: Libianca (Cameroon)

HEADIES VIEWERS’ CHOICE

• Winner: ‘Soweto’ by Victony

BEST EAST AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• Winner: Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania)

BEST NORTH AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• Winner: El Grande Toto (Morocco)

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

• Winner: ‘Loyal’ by Simi Kosoko, Goodsfavour Chidozie, Kosoko Adekunle, Marcel Akunwata

BEST R&B SINGLE

• Winner: “For my hand’ by Burna Boy

BEST FEMALE ARTISTE

• Winner: Ayra Starr

BEST SOUTHERN AFRICAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

• Winner: Focalistic (South Africa)

BEST ALTERNATIVE ALBUM

• Winner: ‘Gbagada Express’ by BOJ

HALL OF FAME

• Honoree: Youssou N’dour

The 16th Headies Award was indeed a night to remember. From the breathtaking performances to the heartwarming speeches, it was a testament to the growth and global influence of Nigerian music. Until next year, keep the music playing and the spirit alive!

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